Pulsar appoints Barry as scientific helium-3 adviser

Executive Summary

• Pulsar Helium Inc. has appointed Dr. Peter Barry of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as its Scientific Helium-3 Advisor to lead helium-3 research and strategy for the Topaz project.
• The appointment follows significant technical milestones, including the completion of drilling for Jetstream No. 1 and No. 2 appraisal wells in early 2025 and successful flow testing of Jetstream No. 1.
• Recent laboratory analyses have confirmed measurable concentrations of helium-3 in the Topaz reservoir, with levels comparable to lunar samples, marking a world-class discovery.

Key Details

• Advisor Appointment: Dr. Peter Barry, an associate scientist at WHOI and specialist in noble gas isotope geochemistry, has been appointed Scientific Helium-3 Advisor.
• Advisor Responsibilities:
  • Interpret noble gas isotopic data from helium wells.
  • Develop research grant proposals and partnerships.
  • Provide guidance on helium-3 retrieval, containment, and preservation.
  • Coordinate independent validation of helium-3 in gas samples with U.S. government laboratories.
• Helium-3 Significance:
  • Helium-3 is valued at up to $18.7 million (U.S.) per kilogram.
  • Pulsar’s Topaz project has measured helium-3 concentrations up to 14.5 parts per billion in the Jetstream No. 1 well, comparable to lunar regolith levels.
  • This represents one of the highest naturally occurring helium-3 values publicly reported in a terrestrial gas reservoir.
• Drilling Updates (Topaz Project, Minnesota):
  • Jetstream No. 1: Reached total depth (TD) of 5,100 feet (1,555 meters) in January 2025.
  • Jetstream No. 2: Drilling completed on February 1, 2025, reaching a TD of 5,638 feet (1,718 meters).
• Flow Test Results (Jetstream No. 1):
  • Conducted in August 2025 using a wellhead compressor.
  • Peak gas flow rate: Approximately 1.3 million cubic feet per day.
  • Sustained helium-4 content: 7 to 8 percent.
• Historical Context: Dr. Barry has consulted with Pulsar since the early stages of the Topaz discovery, having analyzed gas samples that revealed helium concentrations up to 14.5 percent by volume.

Notable Quotes

• "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Peter Barry as our scientific helium-3 adviser. Dr. Barry's expertise in noble gas geochemistry and his deep understanding of helium systems will be invaluable as we advance the Topaz project and our broader helium-3 initiatives." — Thomas Abraham-James, President and CEO, Pulsar Helium Inc.